Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

  • Jack Gunter (https://www.jackgunterart.com/)
  • Jack Archibald (http://archibaldglass.com/)
  • Shipwreck Coffee (https://www.facebook.com/shipwreckcoffee)
  • Elger Bay Grocery (https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Grocery-Store/Elger-Bay-Grocery-Gifts-130413980337491/)
  • Freedom Park (http://freedomparkassociation.com/)
  • Camano Commons (https://camanocommons.com/)
  • History of Terry’s Corner (https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/news/in-camano-s-corner/article_415412e8-e5e6-544d-972e-d793e4359b75.html)
  • Island Harvest Stand (https://camanoislandharvest.com/farm-stand/)
  • Glass Quest (http://www.glassquest.com/)
  • Mother’s Day Studio Tour (https://www.camanostudiotour.com/)
  • Ladies Aid (http://utsaladyladiesaid.org/)
  • Chili Chowder Cook off (https://discoverstanwoodcamano.com/calendar/23rd-annual-chili-chowder-cook-off/)
  • Arrowhead Ranch (https://arrowheadranchcamano.com/)
  • Matzke Sculpture Park (http://www.matzkefineart.com/sculpture-park/)
  • John Ebner (http://www.johnebner.com/)

Key Points of Interest:

  • Here how Mike Nestor got his house on the island
  • He also served during the Vietnam War
  • Find out when Mike officially moved to Camano Island
  • What was the first venture that Mike went into on Camano Island
  • And why it no longer exists...
  • What are the biggest changes that Mike has noticed since being here
  • Mike sold the land for Camano Commons to Jeff Ericson but from whom?
  • How did Freedom Park Get its name?
  • When did schools start popping up on the island?
  • Where did Mike get the recipe for his Famous Caesar Dressing!
  • What disturbs Mike about Camano now...
  • Hear about the first Chili Chowder Cook off and how they kept it going after blowing the circuit!
  • Mike talks about aiming Camano in an artistic direction from the beginning

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

  • Lover’s Leap (Same spot as Lauren Breum’s Podcast (http://camanocommons.com/ep8) But since it’s not public property, I cannot reveal the exact location, but it is on the south end of the island

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